Hi Folks: Several years ago I saw Norm Abrams set up a garage as a work shop project for The New Yankee Workshop. Norm used a tongue and groove like panel about 8 inches wide by 6 feet long as a wall covering. The finished wall was covered with a coat of paint. He offered that it was a more durable and efficient wall covering for a workshop because you can readily mount stuff anywhere needed using nails and screws. I would appreciate comments, thoughts and photo examples on this type of wall covering and some thoughts on what to use as a material. Thanks
Garage Wall Covering
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Voi
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Scroll forward to about 3:05 of this video:
Is that the episode and wall covering you saw?
Is that the episode and wall covering you saw?
If you've got the funds available to go that route, go right ahead. I often find myself putting the most reasonably priced things into my shop and more money into tools and toys. I absolutely agree with the idea of setting the place up right now because once the space is full and in use, it is much harder to go back and modify. What kind of work do you plan on doing in your shop? I assume woodworking?
beakie
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I'm not sure on cost of that example, but other than looking very "nice" I wonder if it works out, work -vs- pay off wise.
rather labour intensive installation, cutting all to length, strapping, nailing, then painting.
compare OSB, rip to length, screw it, paint it and done. same end result "ease of attaching" wise, may not look as "nice" though.
Other option I have seen/heard, OSB, covered by drywall. Looks super clean, and can still attach as/where needed with ease.
rather labour intensive installation, cutting all to length, strapping, nailing, then painting.
compare OSB, rip to length, screw it, paint it and done. same end result "ease of attaching" wise, may not look as "nice" though.
Other option I have seen/heard, OSB, covered by drywall. Looks super clean, and can still attach as/where needed with ease.
59'Trump - I do a whole range of work in the garage - rehabbing an old H-D Sportster, small engine rehabs and repairs, wood working and the host of needs from home to auto. Thanks for your initial comments.
Beakie - I thought the paneling boards was to me over the top, but I like the idea of wood. I have thought about the use of strategic panels behind the bench, and other work areas where you might benefit from having tools used with a process organized and hanging. I thought 3/8 plywood would work for this and could be OSB.
Beakie - I thought the paneling boards was to me over the top, but I like the idea of wood. I have thought about the use of strategic panels behind the bench, and other work areas where you might benefit from having tools used with a process organized and hanging. I thought 3/8 plywood would work for this and could be OSB.
Falcon67
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My grand parents had that in their house. Pine "ship lap" with a clear varnish. Warm and beautiful. Built by my grand father. Also done when wood over 4' long was straight and could be had for a reasonable price. Like, in the 50s. Way too $$$$ for my shop IMHO. Went with OSB - same difference. Can mount or hang just about anything, anywhere.
I'd say good luck getting long enough boards that were not severely cupped, warped, curved, split, etc such that they would still fit together. I went to lumber yards with my dad and grandad in the days when you could buy a 8' 2x4 and use it for a straight edge. Those days are long gone IMHO.
Edit - I'll add that the OSB surprised me with the "wood feel" look. I did wish that the black markings on the sheets were easy to remove, but after getting things in there and stuff on the walls you hardly see it. I had planned to paint, then just decided that I liked the wood exposed.
I'd say good luck getting long enough boards that were not severely cupped, warped, curved, split, etc such that they would still fit together. I went to lumber yards with my dad and grandad in the days when you could buy a 8' 2x4 and use it for a straight edge. Those days are long gone IMHO.
Edit - I'll add that the OSB surprised me with the "wood feel" look. I did wish that the black markings on the sheets were easy to remove, but after getting things in there and stuff on the walls you hardly see it. I had planned to paint, then just decided that I liked the wood exposed.
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Daniel Dudley
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Around here, 1x12 rough cut pine is about 10.00 for an 8' stick.
Garage Customz
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I used FRP in my own garage. It is 4'x8' sheets of fiberglass panels, very durable and easy to install. I drywalled the walls, and then laid the sheets on their side. If it gets dirty you could hose it off if you want. www.homedepot.com/b/N-5yc1v/Ntk-All/Ntt-frp?browsestoreoption=1